Sony AT200, AT107, AT105, AT205, AT100 User Manual

4-128-703-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107/AT200/AT205

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear of the unit.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equi pment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only

GUIDE Plus+ and G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony C orporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not opera ting (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.

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• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will n ot be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the record er itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology mus t be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• This Product includes FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation.

• “ ” and x-Application are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO

80206.

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Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 5 models: RDR-AT100, RDR-AT105, RDR-AT107, RDR-AT200, and RDR-AT205. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specifi ed by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Recordable and Playable Discs” on page 143.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 is used for illustration purposes.

• The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . 15

A: Connecting a set top box receiver

(RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver). . . . . . . . 17

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . 20

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD

recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . 24

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+

(RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) . . . . 31

Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting a decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)

programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

system

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

7. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup). . . . . . . . . 50

Checking programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disabling programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer)

(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting the timer manually (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Easy Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule)

(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Cancelling timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

(For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.)

(RDR-AT100/AT200 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Playing DivX video files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Advanced Playback Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Erasing a chapter (Erase). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Combining multiple chapters (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Moving a Playlist title (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Moving a chapter (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display

(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . 93

Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) . . . . . 99

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). . . . . . . 102

Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device

(USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD

(HDD y HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Copying JPEG image albums to a disc

(HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . .104

Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects

(x-Pict Story) (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Other Settings (Options 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

About Recording/Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and

i.Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 RDR-AT100/AT200

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

A HDD (35)

Records to or plays titles on HDD.

DVD (34)

Records to or plays titles on DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (25)

Turns the recorder on or off.

C Z (open/close) (34)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

D PROG (programme) +/– (35)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

E Number buttons (74)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

123

456

7 8 9

F INPUT (input select) (63)

Selects an input source.

G AUDIO (67)

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

H CLEAR (40, 69, 70) I TV/DVD (23)

Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.

J SUBTITLE (67)

Green (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47)

K ANGLE (67, 107)

Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.

Yellow (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47)

L Red (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205

only) (47)

M PLAY MODE (69, 74)

Blue (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) (47)

N GUIDE (for RDR-AT105/AT107/

AT205) (47)

Displays GUIDE Plus+® system screen.

TIMER (for RDR-AT100/AT200) (58)

O SYSTEM MENU (113)

TITLE LIST (37, 65, 76)

TOP MENU (65)

P INFO (information) (RDR-AT105/

AT107/AT205 only) (48)

Displays the programme information.

Q MENU (65)

Displays the disc’s menu.

R </M/m/,/ENTER (25) S O RETURN (25) T DISPLAY (39)

Displays the playing status or disc information.

U ./> (previous/next) (67,

98)

PAGE +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48)

Changes the programme list by page.

/ (instant replay/instant

advance) (67) mc / CM (search/

slow/freeze frame) (47, 67, 98)

DAY +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48)

Changes the programme list by day.

H (play) (65, 107) X (pause) (35, 67, 98, 107) x (stop) (65, 97, 107)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

V TV PAUSE (72) W z REC (35)

x REC STOP (35)

HDD/DVD DUB (83)

Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing.

REC MODE (35)

Selects the recording mode.

X TV [/1 (on/standby) (23)

TV t (input select) (23)

2 (volume) +/– (23)

TV PROG (programme) +/– (23)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

Y ZOOM (RDR-AT100/AT200 only)

(107)

Zooms an image during a slideshow.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

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Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (25)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B (remote sensor) (23) C Disc tray (34) D Front panel display (13) E Z (open/close) (34)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

F N (play) (65, 107)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

G x (stop) (65, 97, 107) H HDD

Lights up when the HDD is selected.

DVD

Lights up when the DVD is selected.

I PROGRAM +/– (35)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

J INPUT (input select) (63)

Selects an input source.

K x REC STOP (35) L z REC (35) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (30)

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.

N ONE-TOUCH DUB (89, 93)

Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.

O DV IN jack (91)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.

P USB jack (type A) (95, 101)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

Q PictBridge USB jack (type B)

(111)

Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to this jack.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings and Synchro-Recording (RDRAT100/AT200 only) while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

Front panel display

A SYNCHRO REC indicator (RDR-

AT100/AT200 only) (64)

Lights up when the recorder is set to stand by for Synchro-Recording.

B Displays the following:

• Playing time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Programme position

• EPG indication (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data.

• TV Direct Rec. indication (35) “TV” appears in the right most two digits.

C NTSC indicator (118, 123)

Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected.

D VPS/PDC indicator (55, 59)

Lights up when the VPS/PDC function is turned on.

E Timer indicator (52, 58)

Lights up when the timer for recording is set.

F Disc type

Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.

G Command Mode indicator (132)

Displays the Command Mode of the remote. When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to “3 (Default setting),” either “1” or “2” does not appear.

H Recording status I Dubbing direction indicator J Playing status

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Rear panel

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (15) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)

jacks (18, 21)

C LINE 1/DECODER jack (29) D G-LINK jack (RDR-AT105/

AT107/AT205 only) (16)

Connect the set top box controller to this jack.

E HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (18, 21)

F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

(21)

G AC IN terminal (22) H LINE 3 – TV jack (18) I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (18) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (18)

(Y, P

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 22.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 155) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Hookups and Settings

Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) when making connection A. “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “Basic” setup and the picture does not appear on the TV when the recorder is in standby mode. To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 6: Easy Setup” (page 25) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder.

If you have Hookup

Set top box receiver A (page 16)

No set top box receiver B (page 17)

z Hint

You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118).

b Notes

• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver.

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A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver.

Wall

Set top box

controller Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

(page 17)

Aerial cable* (not supplied)

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

If your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack, connect the aerial cable to the recorder’s AERIAL IN jack.

Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector.

to aerial input

SCART cord* (not supplied)

to G-LINK

DVD recorder

If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

About the set top box receiver control function

You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup A. When using the set top box receiver control function: – The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. – The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. – You can use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box

receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on. After making hookup A, check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver (page 26).

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver)

Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

Wall

to AERIAL IN

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

to aerial input

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

TV, projector, or audio component

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

to HDMI OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

HDMI cord

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or a udio component

TV, projector, or audio component

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView

Link

, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2,

CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 35)

• One-Touch Play (page 66)

• Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.”

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV.

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 132).

b Notes

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer as well to your TV’s instruction manual for this connection.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cord, operation is simplified as below:

• One-Touch Play (page 66)

• System Power-Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV’s remote, the recorder and components compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV.

• ‘BRAVIA’ Sync display You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected component, the “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

• You can use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync dis play feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC MENU button. For details on ‘BRAVIA’ Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

• To use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 131).

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Audio component with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Hookups and Settings

Centre

HDMI cord

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or audio component

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A Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects. If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.

z Hint

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

b Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio ou tput jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setu p (page 124). Oth erwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with

the HDMI cord, or

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video

cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord).

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do no t use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

• D o not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

• W hen you replace the batteries of the rem ote, the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control y our TV with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

Number buttons

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

TV 2 +/–

TV PROG

+/–

TV [/1 TV t

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the

bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the

TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

Hookups and Settings

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG/Goldstar 76

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08, 72

Samsung 71

Sharp 29

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

off.

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. TV mode: switch to this when you use the TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorder’s tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 39).

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display. For details, see page 132.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure.

[/1

GUIDE*

</M/m/,,

RETURN

* RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only

ENTER

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

The “Language” display appears.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118).

2 Select a language for the on-screen

displays using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

The initial settings message appears.

3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Auto Channel Setting

• If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you select.

• If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select “Download from TV.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.)

• To skip this setting, select “Do not set.” To set the programme positions manually, see page 119.

Clock Setting

• Select “Auto” when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” display appears. Select a programme position that carries a time signal and then “Start” using </,/m, and press ENTER. If a clock signal cannot be found, press O RETURN, and set the clock manually.

• Select “Manual” to set the clock manually. The “Manual Clock Setting” display appears.

1 Select the time zone for your area

or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) using </,, and press m.

2 Select “On” using </, if you

are now on summer time, and press ENTER.

3 Set the day, month, year, hour and

minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock.

TV Type (page 128)

• If you have a widescreen TV, select “Wide (16:9).”

• If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV.

Hookups and Settings

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Progressive

When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.”

Standby Mode (page 118)

Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off.

• “Mode 1” (default): No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

• “Mode 2”: Input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

When you select “Mode 1,” the display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes(Mode 2)” or “No(Mode 1).”

HDD caution messages

Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER.

4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

“Easy Setup” is completed. Go to “Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)” (page 26) to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118).

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only)

Follow the instructions below to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and use the connected set top box receiver.

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears.

2 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER. Then set each item.

Language

Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER.

Country

Select a country/area using M/m, and press ENTER.

Postal Code

Enter your postal code using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER.

If “Country” is set to “Others,” you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel.

• If you do not need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

• Even if you cannot use the GUIDE Plus+ system where you live, you can still set up a manual recording. See “Setting the timer manually (Schedule)” on page 54.

External Receiver 1/External Receiver 2/External Receiver 3 (only when connecting the set top box receiver)

1 Press ENTER to select “Continue.” 2 Select the set top box receiver type

using M/m, and press ENTER.

3 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Select the receiver brand using M/

m, and press ENTER.

If you select “Other providers,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands. If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.”

5 Select the connection you used for

your set top box receiver using M/ m, and press ENTER.

When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord, select either “Line1” or “Antenna.” The display asks for confirmation.

6 Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

7 Select “YES” using M/m, and press

ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

3 Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE

Plus+ system data.

To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.

b Note

You cannot set tuner system or “OSD Language” to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver

Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 16). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.

b Notes

• The list of external receivers controllable by the GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added.

• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver.

Hookups and Settings

,continued

To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-

sided tape.

2 Attach it so that the set top box

controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver.

To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/

,, and press ENTER.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up the

GUIDE Plus+ AT107/AT205 only)” on page 26.

system (RDR-AT105/

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). If not, the picture will not appear. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 91). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE 1/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to SCART input

DVD recorder

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCRDVD recorder TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR TV

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/ DECODER jack.

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.

b Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDRAT100/AT200 only)

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 1/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) when making this connection.

Satellite tuner, CanalSat, etc.

SCART cord (not supplied)

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

to T LINE 3 – TVto i LINE 1/DECODER

b Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s operating instructions.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

to SCART input

DVD recorder

Hookups and Settings

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only)” on page 64. Set “LINE 1 In” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. Refer to your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information.

Connecting an External Decoder

You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). If not, the picture will not appear. Note that when you set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in step 7 of “Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions” (page 33), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

to AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to AERIAL OUT to i LINE 1/DECODER

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

External decoder (PAY-TV/ Canal Plus analogue decoder)

SCART cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

Setting external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programme positions

Select your country/region using </ ,, and press ENTER.

Programme position

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Initial Setup” using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

3 Select “Video In/Out” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

4 Select “LINE 3 Out” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or

“RGB,” and press ENTER.

6 Select “LINE 1 In” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and

press ENTER.

8 Press O RETURN to return the

cursor to the left column.

9 Select “Tuner” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Select “Manual CH Setting” using M/ m, and press ENTER.

The highlight moves to “Next Screen.”

Press ENTER.

Select the desired programme position using PROG +/– or number buttons.

Select “Channel” using M/m, and select the external decoder programme position using </,.

Select “Sound System” using M/m, and select an available TV system, B/ G, D/K, I, or L using </,.

To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”

Select “Decoder” using M/m, and select “On” using </,.

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

b Notes

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

• To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes during recording, press the PROGRAM + button on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on the front panel display). To retur n to the previous display, press the PROGRAM – button on the recorder (“SCART NORM” appears on the front panel display). The recorder automatically switches to the programme tuned by the recorder’s tuner after the recording has finished. To watch the connected external decoder (PAYTV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118).

Hookups and Settings

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

Video

DATA C D

Z (open/ close)

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD CD

Video

DATA DV D

DVD

RVR

3 Press Z (open/close) to close the

disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of “Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup (page 116).

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in the “Format” setup (page 45) before you make a recording.

1 Press DVD. 2 Press Z (open/close), and place a

disc on the disc tray.

Recording/playing side facing down

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 45).

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

RVR-R

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52 (for RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205) or page 58 (for RDRAT100/AT200).

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

* Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set

to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127).

For more details about the recording mode, see page 147.

4 Press z REC.

Recording starts.

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

HDD DVD

PROG +/–

z REC x REC

STOP

REC MODE

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you want to record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to record.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

To pause recording

Press X. To resume recording, press X again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV (page 23).

t button

TV Direct Rec. (for SMARTLINK connections only)

When the TV is turned on and the recorder is turned off, press TV PAUSE. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV to the HDD. Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133).

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b Notes

• To turn off the TV Direct Rec. function, set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass Through” in the “Options” setup (page 132).

• S ome buttons, such as the TITLE LIST button or H button, do not work when “TV” appears in the front panel display.

• If you press the [/1 button while recording, the recorder stops recording and turns off.

• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a short while to start recording.

• It may take a short while for recorder to stop or pause recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

• Programmes are recorded in the original aspect ratio when recording to the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

• When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode), the title is divided when the layer switches.

• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/ Canal Plus programme.

• To use the TV Direct Rec. function, you must first correctly set the recorder’s clock.

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

A Recording mode B Recording time C Disc type/format D Recording status

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

3. Playing the Recorded

Programme (Title List)

HDD

RVR-R

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

HDD DVD

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

A Disc type:

Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.

B Total number of titles C Sub-menu:

Press , to display the sub-menu. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending upon the model, situation, and disc type.

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

Example: 4-Title List for HDD

Sub-menu

D Scroll bar:

Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

E Title information:

“Recording”: Indicates that the title is currently being recorded.

: Indicates a protected title. “NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly recorded (not played back) (HDD only).

: Press DISPLAY to display “ .” “ ” indicates titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page 150).

: Indicates that the title is recorded using the Update function. Genre icons: Indicates the title’s genre (HDD only).

: Indicates a bilingual programme (HDD only).

F Remaining time of the current disc in

the current recording mode (example: SP mode)

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

,continued

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press ./> while the Title List is displayed. Each time you press ./>, the Title List changes to the previous/next page of titles.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles.

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using

M/m, and press ENTER.

To change the title order for HDD (Sort Titles)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Sort Titles” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

3 Select the item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top.

Unseen Title In order of when the titles

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and has not been played is listed at the top.

By Title In alphabetical order.

By Number In order of recorded title

number.

To search for a title by genre (HDD only)

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Genre” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Select a genre using M/m, and press

ENTER.

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail)

After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture. You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode), switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles, if necessary.

2 Select a title using M/m, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and

press ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play.

5 While watching the playback picture,

press H, X, cm/MC or PLAY MODE to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press X. Playback pauses.

6 Select “OK” using M/m, and press

ENTER. The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture. To return to the Title List, press O RETURN.

To change the thumbnail preview mode (Set Preview) (HDD only)

You can select “Quick Preview” or “Normal” for the thumbnail preview mode in the Title List. Set “Set Preview” in the “Options” setup (page 133).

To switch to the 8 Title List

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Title View” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “8 Titles” using M/m, and press

ENTER. Detailed information, including the resumption time, for the selected title is shown below the list.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

b Notes

• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

• The thumbnail picture setting in the dubbing source does not retain in the dubbed title.

• (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) When the Title List does not appear by pressing the TITLE LIST button, the DVD has no Title List. In this case, try pressing the TOP MENU button to display the DVD’s menu.

Displaying the playing time and play information

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA DV D

DATA C D

You can check the playing time of the current title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

In stop mode

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

During playback

Example: DVD-R in Video mode

Video

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

A Playing status B Shows that the Resume Play is

available (page 66).

C Current selected recording mode

(maximum DVD recording time) (page 147)

D Remaining time

,continued

E Station name and programme position

number

F Audio setting for the current

programme

G Recording restrictions for the current

programme

H TV mode or DVD mode (page 24) I Disc information J Title type (Original or Playlist) for

DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode

K Disc type/format (page 143)

Displays the finalised disc in Video mode as “DVD-VIDEO.”

L Title number-Chapter number

(page 74)

M Playing time N Multi-angles indicator (page 67) O Copy-protected indicator (page 150) P Data transfer bar and rate

4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

HDD

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title recorded in the HDD/ DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

RWVR-RW

Video

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

z Hints

• When “On Screen Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Options” setup (page 132), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated.

• To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 75).

b Note

Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

> M x

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title using M/m, and press

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Title Name” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears. The current name is displayed at the input row.

Input row

5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options effective for the entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup.

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

SYSTEM

5 Move the cursor to the point where

you want to insert the character using m/M.

To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case”

using ./>.

The characters for the selected type are displayed.

7 Press </M/m/, to select the

character you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the input row. To insert a space, press X (or select “Space,” and press ENTER).

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the

remaining characters.

To erase a character, move the cursor to the character at the input row, and press CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press ENTER). To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Then select the character, and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, press and hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press

ENTER).

To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.

</M/m/,, ENTER

Labelling a disc

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

,continued

4 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name (page 40). You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) disc name.

b Note

The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.

Protecting a disc

RWVR

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

5 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

To cancel the protection

Select “Off” in step 6.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 76).

6. Playing the Disc on

Other DVD Equipment (Finalise)

RWVR-RW

Video

Finalising is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between disc types

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalise the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is unnecessary when

RWVR

playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

Video

playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 44) or reformat the disc (page 45). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

Video

RVR

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising (except DVDR DL in VR mode).

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

Video

than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

SYSTEM

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

,continued

5 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER. 6 Select “Next Screen,” and press

ENTER.

For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to step 9.

7 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select a title menu style, and press ENTER.

The menu appears in the selected title menu style when the “top menu” (or “menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is selected on the DVD equipment.

8 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only) Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. Press DISPLAY after step 1 (page 39).

b Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.

• The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD equipment may damage the recorded contents.

• When using a DVD+RW, you can edit or record on the disc even after finalising. However, the title menu will not be displayed. Finalise the disc again to display the title menu.

Unfinalising a disc

RWVR-RW

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

b Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised on another recorder.

Video

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

7. Reformatting a Disc

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

RWVR-RW

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs.

SYSTEM

Video

RVR-R

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setup,” and press

ENTER.

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

,continued

4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.

5 Select an item, and press ENTER.

“VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode.

“Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs in Video mode. “Format DVD+RW”: Formats DVD+RWs.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

All contents on the disc are erased.

z Hint

By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVDRWs that have been finalised.

b Note

You cannot reformat recorded DVD-Rs.

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/

AT205 only)

Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display

b Note

The GUIDE Plus+ system cannot be used when “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup (page 118).

The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of programme listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top box receiver, or direct cable connection from the wall. Visit www.europe.guideplus.com of all European host channels.

These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. – Search for programmes by listing them

according to category (such as Movies or Sport) or by using the Keyword Search function (page 53).

– Once you have found the programme you

are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording (page 52).

– You can set the system to display your

favourite programmes according to conditions that you set, such as category and keyword (page 49).

for a list

Red button

Green button

PAGE –

DAY – DAY +

Blue button Yellow button

GUIDE INFO

</M/m/,, ENTER

PAGE +

Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

A Video Window: This shows the

programme you were watching when you pressed GUIDE.

B Action Bar: When the same colour

button on the remote is pressed, the Action Bar functions. The Action Bar function differs according to the screen.

C Information Box: Shows information

about the selected programme when the “Home Screen” is displayed. Contents will differ according to the displayed screen.

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

,continued

D Menu Bar: Press the blue button

(“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then select one of the following features using </,, and press ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 53). The displayed category depends upon the programme data received by this recorder. Movies, Sport, and Children are examples of possible categories. “My TV”: Sets the profile for your favourite programmes (page 49). “Schedule”: Displays the list of timer settings (page 60). “Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 51). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel.

E “Home” position: When you press the

blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.”

F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and

category; green (sports), purple (movies), blue (children’s), teal (others). Select a programme using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER to watch the programme.

G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the

broadcast station logo.

H Time Slot: Indicates the currently

selected time slot. Use </, to select a different time slot.

Available buttons in the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen”

Buttons Operations

Blue button (“Home”)

GUIDE Closes the GUIDE Plus+

PAGE +/– Changes the programme list

DAY +/– Changes the programme list

INFO Shows informat ion about the

Returns to the “Home” position on the “Grid.”

system.

by page.

by day.

selected programme.

To unlock the Video Window

The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to “ ” and the Video Window is unlocked. To lock the Video Window, select the logo of the programme position you want to lock and press the red button (“Lock”).

b Notes

• The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording.

• If you are watching programmes through a set top box receiver, the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video Window (page 48).

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information.

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Press M to move the cursor to the

Menu Bar.

3 Select “My TV” using </,.

“My TV”

4 Press the yellow button (“Profile”).

5 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or

“Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”).

“Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions. To cancel the registration, select a programme position, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Categories”: Select the category using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more categories, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 4 categories. To cancel the registration, select a category, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To search for a programme by keyword” on page 53. To add more keywords, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 keywords. To cancel the registration, select a keyword, and press the red button (“Delete”).

6 Press ENTER.

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

To change the profile settings

Repeat from step 3 above.

To select and watch a programme from “My TV”

1 After step 3 above, press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/,,

and press ENTER.

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

You can customize the GUIDE Plus+ system. If the host channel has been changed or moved, and the programme guide data cannot be received, you can resolve the problem by following the steps below.

7 Wait for one day until the programme

guide data can be received.

If the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” (page 50)). www.europe.guideplus.com

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup)

The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if the host channel has changed or moved, update the host channel setting. If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only (page 16), see “Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)” on page 50.

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Press M to move the cursor to the

Menu Bar.

3 Select “Setup” using </,.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

“Setup”

4 Select “Host Channel Setup” using

M/m, and press ENTER.

5 Press the yellow button (“Reset”). 6 Press [/1 to turn off the recorder.

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)

If the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver, search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area, following the steps below: www.europe.guideplus.com

1 After step 4 of “Searching for the

GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup),” press the yellow button (“Change”) twice.

“Manual” appears.

2 Select “Source” using ,. 3 Press the yellow button (“Source”)

repeatedly to select the input source.

4 Select “Prog. No.” using ,. 5 Enter the programme position

number using the number buttons.

6 Press the green button (“Save”).

The display asks for confirmation.

7 Select “Confirm” using </,, and

press ENTER.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

8 Wait one day until the programme

guide data can be received.

6 Select the programme position you

want to check using M/m.

To change the programme position, press the green button (“Prog. No.”), then enter a programme position number using the number buttons, and press ENTER.

To cancel the settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information

1 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 Select “GUIDE Plus+ system

Information” using M/m, and press ENTER.

b Note

The GUIDE Plus+ system is reset when you make changes to the host channel settings.

Checking programme positions (Editor)

Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the “Tuner” setup. If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 119).

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Press M to move the cursor to the

Menu Bar.

3 Select “Editor” using </,.

z Hint

To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 6.

Disabling programme positions (Editor)

If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can hide them.

1 After step 4 of “Checking programme

positions (Editor),” in the left column, select the programme position you want to hide or display using M/m.

2 Press the red button (“On/Off”).

The disabled positions will turn grey. To show the disabled positions, press the red button (“On/Off”) again.

b Notes

• You cannot record a programme position if it is not set in “Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner)” (page 119) even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor” in the Menu Bar.

• If you are using your set top box receiver to receive programmes (when the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using a SCART cord only, page 16) and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box receiver and the recorder, change the “Source” to receive the programme with the recorder’s tuner.

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

“Editor”

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press , to move the cursor to the

right column.

Recording

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Methods to set the timer include:

• One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+ system)

• Setting the timer manually (GUIDE Plus+ system)

• Easy Timer

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 39). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can open up disc space by erasing titles (page 75).

• Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 113).

• Turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller, when the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Video

b Note

Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme.

HDD

Red button

Green button

SYSTEM

z REC x REC

STOP

DVD

PROG +/–

Yellow button

GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

REC MODE

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance.

1 Press GUIDE.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

3 Press the red button (“Record”) or

z REC.

The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the recorder is ready to start recording. When recording from a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

4 Press the yellow button (“Add”).

The display for entering characters appears.

To search for a programme by category

1 Press M to move the cursor to the Menu

Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed.

2 Select “Search” using </,, and press

ENTER.

“Search”

3 Select a category using </,. 4 Select a sub-category using M/m, and

press ENTER. Programmes that meet the conditions are listed. The sub-categories differ according to country/region.

5 Select a programme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

To search for a programme by keyword

1 Press M to move the cursor to the Menu

Bar while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed.

2 Select “Search” using </,, and press

ENTER.

3 Select “My Choice” using </,.

When you have already entered keywords, go to step 8. To enter a new keyword, go to step 4.

Recording

5 Select a character on the keyboard using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-case, lowercase, or characters with accents, press the yellow button (“Keyboard”) repeatedly. To cancel e ntering a new keyword, p ress the red button (“Back”).

6 Repeat step 5 to enter the keyword. 7 Press the green button (“Save”).

The entered keyword is registered. To delete the keyword, select the keyword you want to delete, and press the red button (“Delete”). To change the keyword, select the keyword you want to change, and press the green button (“Edit”).

8 Select a keyword using M/m, and press

ENTER. Programmes that contain the keyword in the programme’s title and in the programme’s Information Box are listed.

9 Select a programme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

z Hint

When two or more keywords are set for “My Choice,” you can select “All” for sub-category.

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To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo

1 Press the yellow button (“Channels”)

while the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” is displayed.

2 Select the TV broadcast station logo

using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. The display returns to “Grid” and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected.

3 Select a programme using </,, and

press ENTER.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205)” on page 60.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76).

• The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

• You cann ot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts.

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function.

• You cannot extend the recording duration time when “VPS/PDC” is selected (page 55).

• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works with a timer recording to DVD, and the VPS/ PDC function set to off.

• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”

Setting the timer manually (Schedule)

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press

ENTER.

The schedule list appears.

4 Press the green button (“Manual”).

z Hint

When you select “AUTO” for recording mode, the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).

5 Set the yellow-highlighted date using

the number buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

Date

6 Set the start time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

7 Set the stop time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

8 Select the input source using M/m,

and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m.

9 Press the green button (“Next”).

The display for entering characters appears. You can change the title name, if necessary.

Press the green button (“Save”).

The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. settings appear.

Press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the recording quality, frequency, or destination.

• Yellow button (“Destination”): Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). When you set a daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically (HDD only).

• Green button (“Frequency”): Selects the recording pattern.

• Red button (“Quality”): Selects the recording mode (page 147).

Press , to display “Timing,” then press the corresponding colour button repeatedly to set the duration or genre.

• Green button (“Timing”): Selects the duration time or to set the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” below.

• Yellow button (“Genre”): Selects a particular HDD genre, if necessary.

Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

The recorder is ready to start recording.

• To modify the timer setting such as the VPS/PDC function, see page 60.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

z Hint

You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function (page 54).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76).

• When you set the recording destination to “HDDr,” the previous timer recording will be replaced with the new one even if you have not watched it.

About the VPS/PDC function

VPS/PDC signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the VPS/PDC function

Select “VPS / PDC” in step 12 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts.

Recording

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Easy Timer Recording

You can easily set the timer recording for up to one month in advance.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Easy Timer,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select the programme position and

the source using PROG +/–.

5 Set the recording mode using REC

MODE (page 147).

6 Press HDD or DVD to set the

recording destination.

If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording).

7 Move the cursor to the recording start

date and time on the grid using </ M/m/,, and press ENTER.

The start time can be set at 15-minute intervals. You can check the start date and time in the middle of the screen.

• To move the cursor by one hour, press

m/M.

• To change the start time after pressing

ENTER, press O RETURN.

8 Move the cursor to the recording end

time on the grid using </,, and press ENTER.

Maximum recording time is six hours.

9 Select “Yes” to set the timer

recording and exit.

The timer setting is added to the schedule list of the GUIDE Plus+ system and the recorder is ready to start recording.

• To modify the timer setting, such as the VPS/PDC function, see page 60.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

z Hint

You can use the “Rec. Mode Adjust” function (page 54).

b Note

If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76).

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30-minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power turns off).

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until “0:00” appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording, press x REC STOP.

b Note

If you turn off the recorder during recording, recording is stopped.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128)) and a DVDRW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. The HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 128)) and a DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time.

Before recording starts, set “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124).

About HDD Recording format, see page 128.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks. To select chapter mark intervals or disable this function, see “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/ +RW)” in the “Recording” setup (page 127). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter marks (page 78).

Recording

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo-based programme is received, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON-based programme is received, “L,” “R,” or “L+R” appears.

NICAM system

To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “NICAM Select” to “Standard” (page 123).

Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200)

1 Press TIMER.

The “Timer List” display appears.

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes (8 programmes when using the VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in advance. Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

Video

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 39). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can open up disc space by erasing titles (page 75).

• Adjust the recording picture quality if necessary (page 113).

TIMER

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC

STOP

2 Select the “New Input” row, and

press ENTER.

3 Select an item using </, and

adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.

The adjustable items are listed below. “Pr/CH”: Sets the programme position. “Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days later). Select a recording pattern by pressing for the same daily or weekly programmes. “Start”: Sets the start time. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Extend”: Sets duration when a timer recording is in progress. If the programme set to be recorded daily or weekly is extended, the manually extended time set here will be added to the subsequent timer recording times. Note that when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On,” you cannot make the “Extend” setting.

• If you make a mistake, select the item

M repeatedly to set the timer

and change the setting.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The “Timer List” display appears. The timer recording indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder is ready to start recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 64).

To enter a title name

Select “Set Title Name” in step 3 above, and press ENTER (page 40).

About the VPS/PDC function

To use the VPS/PDC function

Set “VPS/PDC” to “On” (see “To make the detailed settings” on page 59). When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts.

Recording

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording. On-screen instructions may appear after pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions.

To make the detailed settings

1 Select “Set Details” in step 3 above, and

press ENTER.

2 Select an item using M/m and set using

</,.

“Record to”: Sets the recording destination. If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). “Recording Mode”: Sets the recording mode (page 147). “VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC function. See “About the VPS/PDC function” below. “Update”: Sets the recorder automatically replacing the previous timer recording with the new one. “Genre”: Sets the genre. “Bilingual Recording”: Sets the sound to be recorded (page 124). “HDD Recording Format”: Sets the recording format of HDD (page 128).

Rec. Mode Adjust

If there is not enough availab le disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec. Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127).

z Hint

When you select “AUTO” for the recording mode, the recorder automatically maximises the recording quality for the space available on the inserted disc (if recording to DVD), or to fit on to a blank DVD disc (if recording to HDD).

b Notes

• If a message indicating that the HDD is full appears on the screen, change the recording destination to “DVD,” or make available space for the recording (page 76).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “Overlap” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings (page 62).

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function only works with a timer recording and the VPS/PDC function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.

• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the VPS/PDC function.

• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO” when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”

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Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30minute increments. For details, see page 56.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes. For details, see page 57.

Creating chapters in a title

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205)

HDD

RVR

You can change or cancel timer settings using the schedule list.

RWVR-RW

Video

Checking/changing timer settings

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Timer Recording,” and press

ENTER.

The schedule list appears.

4 Select the timer setting you want to

change using m.

You can check the selected timer setting highlighted in pink. To change the setting, go to step 5. If not changing the setting, go to step 8.

5 Press the green button (“Edit”).

6 In the left column, select an item

using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust using the number buttons or </M/m/ ,.

7 Press the corresponding colour

button repeatedly to change settings.

• To change the recording destination, press the yellow button (“Destination”). If there is not enough available DVD disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically records the programme to the HDD even if you select “DVD” (Recovery Recording). When you set a daily or weekly timer, “HDDr” allows you to replace the previous timer recording with the new one automatically (HDD only).

• To set the recording pattern, press the green button (“Frequency”).

• To change the recording mode, press the red button (“Quality”) (page 147).

8 Press , to display “Timing.” 9 Press the green button (“Timing”)

repeatedly to change the duration time or to set the VPS/PDC function.

See “About the VPS/PDC function” on page 55.

• If you want to record to a particular HDD genre, press the yellow button (“Genre”) repeatedly.

Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

The new settings become effective.

Cancelling timer settings

In step 4 of “Checking/changing timer settings,” select the timer setting you want to cancel using M/m, and press the red button (“Delete”).

To close the schedule list

Press GUIDE.

Recording

When the timer settings overlap

• The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded.

• After finishing the previous recording, the other recording starts with several tens-ofsecond’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are the same).

• When the recordings start at the same time, only one of them will be recorded. Cancel the timer setting for the programme that you are not going to record.

b Note

When “VPS / PDC” is set for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List.

Video

1 Press TIMER.

The “Timer List” display appears. When all of the timer settings are not visible on the display, press M/m to view the hidden timer settings.

2 Select the timer setting you want to

check/change/cancel, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

When the timer settings overlap

• The programme that starts first has priority and the entire programme is recorded.

• After finishing the previous recording, the other recording starts with several tens-ofsecond’s delay (when the end-time of one recording and the start-time of another are the same).

• When the recordings start at the same time, only one of them will be recorded. Cancel the timer setting for the programme that you are not going to record.

z Hint

You can move to the first row/bottom row of the Timer List using ./> while the list is displayed.

b Notes

• When “VPS/PDC” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “Yes,” and press ENTER. “Skip Once”: Cancels the daily or weekly recordings only once. After cancelling the timer setting, “Skip Once” appears next to the timer setting in the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

Recording from Connected Equipment

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

7 Press the pause (or play) button on

the connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.

The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 29.

Video

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34).

2 Press INPUT to select an input source

according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode).

Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123).

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 147.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

If you connect a DV camcorder with a DV IN jack

See “DV Camcorder Dubbing” on page 91.

If you connect an HDD camcorder with a USB jack

See “HDD Camcorder Dubbing” on page 87.

b Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded.

• When “Bilingual Recording” is set to “A/L” or “B/R” in step 3, you cannot select the sound when playing in the following cases. – When recording to the HDD (“HDD

Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode) in PCM mode.

– When recording to the HDD (“HDD

Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup (page 128))/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).

• You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123).

Recording

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Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only)

HDD

You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder (page 31). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The recording destination is HDD only.

1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about recording mode, see page 147.

2 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme.

Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and “Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 123). For details about the bilingual recording, see page 57.

3 Set the timer on the connected

equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.

4 Press down x REC STOP on the

recorder for more than 3 seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in the front panel display and the recorder turns off. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. You can also set the recorder to stand by for Synchro-Recording by setting “Synchro Rec.” of “Timer Recording” to “Yes” from the System Menu.

To cancel Synchro Rec during recording

Press down z REC for more than 3 seconds. The Synchro Rec is cancelled, and the recording continues.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP. Then select “Yes” in the confirmation display, and press ENTER.

b Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting a video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work when “LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/ Out” setup (page 123).

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, refer to the tuner’s operating instructions.

• While the recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 117) does not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the recorder’s clock correctly.

If the timer settings of a SynchroRecording and another timer recording overlap

Timer recordings always have priority. The Synchro-Recording starts only after the timer recording has finished.

Timer recording

SynchroRecording

will be cut off

To cancel Synchro Rec before recording starts

Press [/1. The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front panel display turns off.

Playback

Playing

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA DV D

DATA C D

RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205

Video

1 Press HDD or DVD.

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34).

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press H. Playback starts.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List is already displayed, skip this step. Example: HDD

HDD DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

RDR-AT100/AT200

HDD DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

PLAY MODE TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

H/X/x

PLAY MODE

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

Playback

3 Select a title using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

z Hint

You can also use the H button in step 3 to start playback.

b Note

When any video titles are recorded on a DATA DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD cannot be played.

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

b Note

The H button is not available in the disc’s menu.

H/X/x

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To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears).

b Note

Some playback options such as search, repeat play or programme play cannot be played with PBC function. To play with playback options, start playback without PBC functions using the Title List.

To play DivX video files or audio tracks in a disc containing both file types

1 Press < while the Title List (DVD/CD)

is displayed.

2 Select “Data Format” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “CD,” “MP3” or “DivX” using

M/m, and press ENTER.

4 Return to the Title List, then select an

album, title or track, and press ENTER or

To stop playback

Press x.

To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x.

b Notes

• You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

• Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO CDs.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared from memory when: – you open the disc tray (except HDD). – you play another title (except HDD). – you start playback using the Title List (except

HDD). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you make a recording (except HDD). – you disconnect the mains lead.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the display for entering your password appears on your TV screen. Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, and press ENTER. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 129.

One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI connections only)

Press H. With one touch of the H button, the recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

b Notes

• When using the HDMI connection, there may be a delay, before the playback picture appears on the TV screen, and the beginning portion of the playback picture may not be displayed.

• To use the One-Touch Play function, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 131).

To start from the beginning, press x again, and press H. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 65.

Buttons

Operations

ANGLE Changes the angles for a scene when pressed during playback.

DVD

When the disc has various angles (multi-angles) recorded, “ ” appears on the screen.

To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set “Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback” setup (page 130).

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed

HDD

DVD

DATA DV D

RWVR

VCD

DATA C D

RVR

repeatedly in normal playback mode.

DVD

DATA DV D

RWVR

HDD

VCD CD

DATA DV D*2DATA C D

DATA C D

RVR

: Selects the language.

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects stereo or

monaural audio tracks.

DivX video file only

MP3 audio track only

SUBTITLE

DVD

DATA DV D*DATA C D

* DivX video file only

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

HDD

DATA C D

* DivX video file only

Video

DVD

DATA DV D

RWVR

RVR

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly. For DivX video files, you can select a subtitle language only

when is displayed on the screen.

Each time you press , replays the scene for the following duration. 5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1minute t 2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours

Each time you press , briefly fast forwards the current scene for the following duration. 30 seconds t 1minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2minutes t 3minutes t 5minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2hours

. (previous)/ > (next)

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/ track when pressed during playback. Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop mode.

Playback

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Buttons

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Operations

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

mFR2 T T t t MFF2

mFR3

mFR4*3 T T T T t t t t MFF4

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

When you press m once during playback, you can play Reverse play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX video files/audio tracks).

When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly with sound (Scan Audio) (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).

Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/audio tracks.

To resume normal playback, press H.

(slow, freeze frame)

HDD

DATA DV D

Video

DVD

*1*2

DATA C D

Playback direction only DivX video file only

RWVR

RVR

VCD

*1*2

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode. To resume normal playback, press H.

X (pause) Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H.

fast reverse fast forward

mFR1

T t MFF1

T T T t t t MFF3

b Notes

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.

• JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder can only be played as a slideshow. For video files containing JPEG image files and movies, the recorder can play movie parts only.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS Output” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup (page 124).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/ DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the user should take proper precautions when the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 67).

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

For audio tracks on a CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press

ENTER.

“Set point A” is selected.

3 While monitoring the sound, press

ENTER at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

“Set point B” is selected.

4 Continue playing to locate the ending

point (point B), and press ENTER.

A-B Repeat starts.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to “Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.

b Notes

• Wh en playing an HDD/DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-R (Video mode), set the start and stop points within the same title.

• “A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio tracks.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat)

You can repeatedly play all the titles/tracks/ files or a single title/chapter/track on the HDD, a disc or an album.

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER. 3 Select an item to be repeated using

M/m.

“Repeat Title” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

DVDs

/DATA CDs*1): repeats the current title. “Repeat Chapter” (for HDD/DVDs): repeats the current chapter. “Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs CDs/DATA DVDs/DATA CDs): repeats the current track. “Repeat Programme”: repeats the current programme (page 70). “Repeat Disc” (for VIDEO CDs DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/CDs/ DATA DVDs/DATA CDs): repeats the entire disc. “Repeat Album” (for DATA DVDs DATA CDs album.

DivX video file only

Available only when playing without PBC functions

Audio tracks only

): repeats the current

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat play starts.

To cancel Repeat play

Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.

Playback

b Note

You can select “Repeat Programme” only during Programme play.

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Creating your own programme (Programme)

Video

DATA C D

Video

VCD

HDD

*2 *2

DATA DV D

finalised disc only

MP3 audio tracks only

You can play the contents of the HDD or a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the HDD or disc to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 chapters/tracks, etc.

*1*1

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

For audio tracks on a DATA DVD/ DATA CD/CD, press , while the Title List is displayed, and select “Play Mode.” The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Programme,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and

press ENTER.

The “Input/Edit Programme” display differs depending upon the disc type. Example: DVD

6 To programme other chapters or

tracks, press </M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 4 and

7 Press H.

Programme play starts.

To stop Programme play

Press x (stop).

To cancel Programme play

Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.

To erase the programme

Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set “Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in the “Play Mode” menu.

z Hints

• The programme you made remains after Programme play finishes. To play the same programme again, set “Programme” to “Start Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu. However, the programme is cleared after you remove the disc or press [/1.

• You can repeat Programme play. During Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu (page 69).

4 Select a title or album (example: Title

01) using M/m, and press ,.

5 Select a chapter or track (example:

Chapter 001) using M/m, and press ENTER.

The chapter or track is programmed. If you make a mistake, select the step number (example: 01.) using </M/m, and press CLEAR.

Playing DivX Video Files

You can enjoy DivX video files on the HDD, discs, or connected USB devices.

Connecting the USB device

You can connect a USB device to the USB jack on the recorder to play the DivX video files or copy to the HDD. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device before connecting.

DVD recorder

to USB jack

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN. Or, see “To switch between the album list and title list” on page 71.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the album/title list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the album/title list changes to the previous/next page of the list.

To change the play information display (HDD only)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, information below the album/title list is changed.

Playback

USB device

b Notes

• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices.

Playing DivX video files

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “DivX,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “View/Edit DivX files on the

HDD,” “View DivX files on a DVD/ CD,” or “View DivX files on a USB Device,” and press ENTER.

The album/title list appears.

4 Select an album or title, and press

To display a title list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts. For details about playback options, see page 67.

To switch between the album list and title list

1 Press < while the album/title list is

displayed.

2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Album” or “Title” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

To manage DivX video files

1 Select an album or title in the album/title

list, and press ,. To display a title list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER.

2 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Erase” (HDD only): Erases the selected album/title. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits.

• “Album Name” (HDD only): Allows you to enter or re-enter an album name (page 40).

• “Title Name” (HDD only): Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40).

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• “Copy all to HDD” (DISC/USB t

HDD only): Allows you to copy all albums when you select an album or all the titles in an album when you select a title.

• “Copy to HDD” (DISC/USB t HDD

only): Allows you to copy the selected album.

b Notes

• You cannot copy DivX video files on the HDD to discs or USB devices.

• Some DivX video files may not be copied depending on the file size.

• When copying is stopped partway, titles that have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album. You can check which albums have been copied in the album list (page 71).

• No other operations are available when copying DivX video files.

• While copying DivX video files, timer recordings are unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished.

• While playing the DivX video files, “HDD” on the front panel lights up even when you play DivX video files on a disc or the USB device.

• Some DivX video files on a disc or USB device may not play smoothly. In this case, copy the DivX video files to the HDD and play them on the HDD.

Advanced Playback Functions

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV)

HDD

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and record it on the HDD, then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

To prepare for the “TV Pause” function

When using the SMARTLINK function

(page 20)

– Set “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder

Only” in the “Options” setup (page 132).

– Set “TV Pause” to “TV’s Tuner” in the

“Options 2” setup (page 133).

– Preset programme positions by

downloading from your TV using “Download from TV” of “Auto Channel

Setting” in the “Tuner” setup (page 119). The programme selected on the TV will be recorded. If the programme positions are preset differently between the recorder and the TV, the picture will not pause and the recorder will start only recording.

When the SMARTLINK function is not

available

Set “TV Pause” to “Recorder’s Tuner” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133). The programme selected on the recorder will be recorded.

1 While viewing a broadcast, press TV

PAUSE.

The picture pauses, and the recorder starts recording the current TV channel to the HDD. It may take up to 10 seconds to start recording.

2 Press H to resume watching the

programme.

You can fast forward/fast reverse, pause, or stop the programme using m/M, X and x without affecting the recording.

3 Press x REC STOP to stop recording.

b Notes

• You may not be able to use the “TV Pause” function depending on some TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot use the “TV Pause” function as a recording feature from the component (VCR, etc.) connected to the LINE 1/DECODER jack.

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chase Play)

HDD

“Chase Play” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme on the HDD while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press H while recording.

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, “Chase Play” returns to normal playback.

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

HDD

RVR-R

DATA C D

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows:

• While recording to the HDD: Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing the DVD button.

• While recording to a DVD: Play a previously recorded programme on the HDD by pressing the HDD button.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD while recording on the HDD.

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD.

Video

DATA DV D

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to

display the HDD Title List.

2 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD.

1 While recording, press DVD and insert

the DVD into the recorder.

2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD

Title List.

3 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Playback

b Note

You cannot play a DVD, DivX video or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD in the PAL/SECAM colour system.

Searching for a Time/ Title/Chapter/Track,

5 Press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected number.

etc.

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA C D

* DivX video file only

You can search a disc by title, chapter, or track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Video

DATA DV D

1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

2 Select “Search Mode,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select a search method, and press

ENTER.

“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

DVDs

/DATA CDs*1/VIDEO

*2*3

CDs

): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “Title Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA

DVDs

/DATA CDs*1) “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs

DivX video file only

Except Super VIDEO CDs

Available only when playing without PBC functions

The display for entering the number appears.

)

4 Press the number buttons to select

the number of the title, chapter, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number.

z Hint

You can search for a title/track/chapter by entering the title/track/chapter number using the number buttons during playback.

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.

b Notes

• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

• DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot be edited on this recorder.

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary titles.

• The remaining disc space displayed on the screen may differ from the actual remaining disc space.

• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit a finalised disc.

To open up disc space

To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list.

Largest title number

To switch between the Playlist and Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode only)

You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the Title List (Original).

1 Press < while the Title List is

displayed.

2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Original” or “Play List” using

M/m, and press ENTER.

About editing accuracy

When editing the titles recorded on the HDD, you can select the type of editing. “Video Mode Compatible Editing”: Recommended if you are going to dub the titles to DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode) or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs afterward by Highspeed dubbing. The editing points and chapter marks may be slightly different from those you selected. “Frame Accurate Editing”: Recommended when you want to edit titles precisely. However, the editing points may be slightly different from the point you selected when you dub the titles by Highspeed dubbing.

Erasing and Editing

To open up disc space on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can erase any title. See “Erasing and Editing a Title” on page 76. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles.

Erasing and Editing a

“Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 80). “Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made.

Title

HDD

RVR-R

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 80).

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits.

• “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 40).

• “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 38).

• “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 77).

• “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 77).

• “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title (page 78).

• “Set Genre”: Assigns a genre to a title.

• “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title.

• “Move”: Changes the title’s playing order (page 80).

• “Combine”: Combines two titles into one (page 80).

“Genre Name”: Allows you to enter a genre name (up to 12 characters) (page 40). “Multi-Mode”: Allows you to select and edit multiple titles at one time (page 76).

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 41).

Editing multiple titles (MultiMode)

HDD

You can select and edit up to 24 titles at one time.

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Multi-Mode,” and press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be edited appears.

4 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

5 Repeat step 4 to select all of the titles

you want to edit.

6 When you finish selecting titles,

press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

7 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the selected titles. “Protect”: Protects the titles. “ ” appears next to the protected title. “Unprotected”: Unprotects the titles. “Change Genre”: Changes the genre of the titles.

z Hint

You can exit “Multi-Mode” by pressing , and selecting “Single-Mode” while selecting titles.

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

HDD

You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.

RWVR

RVR

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “A-B Erase,” and press

ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75. The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.

3 Select point A using m/M or H,

and press X

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

4 Select “From,” and press ENTER.

The position of point A is displayed.

5 Press H. 6 Select point B using m/M or H,

and press X.

7 Select “To,” and press ENTER.

The position of point B is displayed.

8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased.

To cancel “A-B Erase”

Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.

z Hint

A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

b Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD

If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone.

* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-

RWVR

RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode.

RVR

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75. The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play.

3 Select the dividing point using m/

M or H, and press X.

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

Erasing and Editing

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4 Press ENTER.

For the HDD, the display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER (HDD

only).

The title is divided into two.

Erasing and Editing a Chapter

HDD

You can edit individual chapters within a title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 80).

RWVR

RVR

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, switch the Title List (Original or Playlist), if necessary.

2 Select a title containing the chapter

you want to edit, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press

ENTER.

For the HDD, select a type of editing, and press ENTER. For details, see page 75.

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the chapter. “Divide”: Divides a chapter into two (page 79). “Erase/Move”

• “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter (page 79).

• “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVDRWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes the chapter’s playing order (page 81).

“Combine”: Combines two chapters into one (page 79).

Dividing a chapter (Divide)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Divide.”

2 Select a chapter using </,. 3 Select the dividing point using m/

M or H, and press X.

• To return to the beginning of the

chapter, press X and then press ..

4 Press ENTER.

The chapter is divided into two.

Erasing a chapter (Erase)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Erase.”

Combining multiple chapters (Combine)

1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a

Chapter,” select “Combine.”

2 Move the combining bar using </

,, and press ENTER.

The two adjacent chapters of the combining bar are combined.

b Note

Chapters cannot be combined if they are automatically created from an HDD camcorder dubbing.

Erasing and Editing

2 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

3 (For a Playlist chapter only)

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The chapter is erased.

Creating and Editing a Playlist

4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

RWVR

RVR

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 99 Playlist titles.

b Note

Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 150).

1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the

Playlist.

For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75.

2 Press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Create,” and press ENTER.

The original titles in the Title List appear.

4 Select an original title to add to the

Playlist, and press ENTER.

The selected title is added to the Playlist.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of

the titles you want to add to the Playlist.

5 Select a new location for the title

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

• To move more titles, repeat from step

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the

Playlist.

For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75.

2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Combine,” and press ENTER.

Moving a Playlist title (Move)

1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the

Playlist.

For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75.

2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

5 Select a title you want to combine,

and press ENTER.

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

You can divide a Playlist title. For instructions, see page 77.

Moving a chapter (Move)

1 Press TITLE LIST, and switch to the

Playlist.

For details on switching to the Playlist, see page 75.

2 Select a Playlist title containing the

chapter you want to edit, and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press

ENTER.

5 Select “Erase/Move.”

6 Select a chapter using </,, and

press ENTER.

7 Select “Move,” and press ENTER. 8 Select a new location for the chapter

using </,, and press ENTER.

The chapter moves to the new location.

Erasing and Editing

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can dub a playing title using the HDD/ DVD DUB button (see “HDD/DVD Dubbing” on page 83) or you can select to dub multiple titles all at once (see “Dubbing Using Dubbing List” on page 83). You can also dub an entire DVD disc to make a backup copy (see “Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)” on page 86). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to all dubbing methods.

Before you start…

• You cannot record both the main and sub sound on the HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to “Video Mode On” in the “Recording” setup), DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual Recording” to either “A/L” (default) or “B/ R” in the “Audio In” setup (page 124). About HDD Recording format, see page 128.

• A title name in the dubbing source is dubbed. However, only up to 40 characters of a title name are dubbed when dubbing from the HDD to a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode).

• The chapter marks in the dubbing source are dubbed. The position of chapter marks may be slightly changed from the original. However, the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title when dubbing to a DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD+R at normal speed. The chapter marks are automatically inserted according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” and “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” settings in the “Recording” setup (page 127).

• The “Set Thumbnail” setting in the dubbing source is dubbed as a thumbnail picture marker (except when dubbing from a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)). The position of thumbnail picture markers may be slightly changed from the original.

z Hint

When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an Original title.

b Notes

• You cannot make a recording while dubbing.

• Before playing a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 43, 84).

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.

• Titles containing mixed aspect ratios cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) using the HDD/DVD DUB button.

• Titles over 8 hours cannot be dubbed to singlelayer DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• Low resolution (SEP through LP modes) 16:9 size titles cannot be dubbed to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode).

• Titles recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio are down-converted to 2-channel audio when dubbed at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing).

• About the “Move” function, see page 150.

HDD/DVD Dubbing

Dubbing Using Dubbing

HDD

RVR-R

You can dub a single title by pressing the HDD/DVD DUB button during playback. You can also dub from finalised DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (Video mode) to the HDD.

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

1 Start playback of a title.

For playing a title, see “Playing” on page 65.

2 Press HDD/DVD DUB.

The recorder starts dubbing the current playing title from the beginning. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

To cancel dubbing

Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.

About dubbing mode

Titles on the HDD are dubbed to a disc at high speed (“High-Speed” dubbing). Titles on a disc are dubbed to the HDD at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing).

List

Video

RWVR-RW

HDD

RVR

You can select the titles you want to dub using Dubbing List. You can also edit titles before dubbing without changing the original titles.

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 3 Select a dubbing direction, and press

ENTER.

To dub titles from the HDD to a disc, select “HDD -> DVD.” To dub titles from a disc to the HDD, select “DVD/CD -> HDD.”

4 Select “Create New Dubbing List,”

and press ENTER.

The Dubbing List appears.

• If you have previously saved a Dubbing List and want to resume editing it, select “Use Previous Dubbing List,” and go to step 7.

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

For the minimum required time for “HighSpeed” dubbing, see page 150.

To convert the recording mode (only when dubbing from a disc to the HDD)

Before step 1, press REC MODE to select the recording mode.

b Note

You cannot use the HDD/DVD DUB button in the following cases. Dub the title using Dubbing List (page 83). – When dubbing the title recorded in MN6 mode

or longer duration mode to a DVD+RW/ DVD+R.

– W hen dubbing the title recorded in HQ+ mode to

a DVD.

A Direction of dubbing B Total number of titles to be

dubbed

C Dubbing step number

Display 1: Select a title you want to dub (the “Select Titles” display). Display 2: Edit a title (the “Title Edit” display). Display 3: Confirm the settings and start dubbing (the “Start Dubbing” display).

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D Total size of the selected titles and

available space on the disc to be dubbed (approximate)

E Selected title’s thumbnail picture

5 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The selected title changes colour. When you select “HDD -> DVD” in step 3, you can change the title order or search for a title by genre (see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 37).

6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles

in the order you want to dub.

7 Select “Next” using ,, and press

ENTER.

The “Title Edit” display appears. For details about editing, see “To edit titles on the Dubbing List” on page 85.

8 Select “Next” using ,, and press

ENTER.

The “Start Dubbing” display appears.

9 Select an option using M/m, and

press ENTER.

The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Recording Mode”: Changes the dubbing mode of all selected titles at a time using M/m (page 147). “Input Disc Name”: Changes the disc name (page 40). “Finalise”: Select “Yes” to finalise a disc automatically after dubbing (DVDRW/DVD-R (Video mode), or DVD+R).

Select “Start Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

When you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step 9, select the title menu style, and press ENTER. The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

To cancel dubbing

Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free space for DVD+Rs/DVDRs.

About dubbing mode

“ ” appears next to the title that can be dubbed at high speed (“High-Speed” dubbing) in the “Title Edit” display. The following titles are dubbed at normal speed (“Real time” dubbing). – Titles containing both main and sub

sounds (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3

and 16:9, etc.) (except for DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode).

For the minimum required time for “HighSpeed” dubbing, see page 150.

To edit titles on the Dubbing List

1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Dubbing Using

Dubbing List” on page 83. The “Title Edit” display appears.

2 Select a title you want to edit, and press

ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

The options differ depending on the dubbing direction or disc type. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. “Title Name”: Names or renames a title (page 40). “A-B Erase”: Erases the section of the title (page 77). “Move”: Changes the order of titles (page 80). “Preview”: Allows you to check the content of a title. “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 77). “Combine”: Combines two titles (page 80). “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters (page 78). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail frame that appears in the Title List (page 38). “Recording Mode”: Sets the picture quality of the dubbing. “Bilingual”: Sets how a bilingual audio programme is dubbed. “Cancel”: Exits the sub-menu.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to edit all of the

titles.

5 Go to step 8 of “Dubbing Using

Dubbing List” on page 83 to dub edited titles.

b Notes

• The Dubbing List you created remains after dubbing. To edit the existing Dubbing List, select “Use Previous Dubbing List” in step 4. The Dubbing List is cleared when: – you change “Input Line System” setting in the

“Basic” setup (page 118). – you reset the recorder (page 142). – you open the disc tray (except when dubbing

from the HDD). – you edit the titles on a disc (except when

dubbing from the HDD). – yo u switch the Title List to Origi nal or Playlist

(when dubbing from DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in

VR mode only). – you finalise the disc.

• The “seams” that are left over from editing may remain on the disc after dubbing to DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode).

• Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording starts, even if you set “Finalise” to “Yes” in step

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup)

You can dub all of the contents on a finalised DVD+RW/DVD+R or finalised DVD-RW/ DVD-R (Video mode) to another recordable DVD+RW/DVD-RW or unused DVD+R/ DVD-R via the HDD as a backup copy.

b Note

Backup discs of unfinalised discs cannot be made.

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “DVD Backup,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Start new DVD Backup,” and

press ENTER.

• If you have previously dubbed backup data to the HDD, select “Resume writing data,” and go to step 7.

5 Insert the DVD you are going to make

a backup of.

6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts dubbing all of the contents on a DVD to the HDD.

7 Press Z (open/close), and replace

the DVD with a recordable DVD+RW/ DVD-RW or an unused DVD+R/DVDR.

To make a backup disc of DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, insert a recordable DVD+RW or unused DVD+R. To make a backup disc of DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs, insert a recordable DVD-RW or unused DVD-R.

8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts “High-Speed” dubbing of the contents that were dubbed to the HDD in step 6.

9 Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

The disc is automatically finalised.

• To make another backup disc, replace discs, select “Start,” and press ENTER.

Select “Yes” or “No,” and press ENTER.

To erase the backup data on the HDD, select “Yes.” To make another backup disc later, select “No.” The recorder turns off automatically when you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

To display the dubbing information

Press DISPLAY while dubbing.

To cancel DVD backup during dubbing

Press and hold HDD/DVD DUB for more than one second.

To erase backup data on the HDD

1 Select “Erase back-up data” in step 4,

and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

2 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

b Notes

• When dubbing to a DVD+R/DVD-R is stopped partway in step 8, you cannot play or record on the disc. However, a DVD+RW/DVD-RW can be used again after it is reformatted.

• You cannot make a backup disc of DVD+R DLs/ DVD-R DLs.

• You may not use the “DVD Backup” function depending on the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

HDD Camcorder Dubbing

Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing

You can dub the contents of a Sony HDD camcorder to the hard disk drive of the recorder via the USB jack on the front panel. Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder include:

• One-Touch Dubbing (Incremental Dubbing)

• Dubbing using the on-screen display (Incremental Dubbing/Full Dubbing)

Follow the instructions in “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing.

z Hints

• If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63.

• If you want to record the contents of the HDD camcorder on a DVD, dub them to the HDD of the recorder first, and then edit the title on the HDD and dub it to a DVD.

• Parts finished dubbing remain on the recorder when the HDD space of the recorder becomes full or you stop dubbing partway.

• Dolby Digital 5.1 ch audio recorded in the HDD camcorder can be dubbed to the recorder in the same format, without down-conversion.

b Notes

• No timer recordings or other operations are available when dubbing from the HDD camcorder.

• The supported device is Sony HDD SD (standard definition) camcorder released in or before April 2008.

• The recorder does not support the AVCHD format (HD (high definition) image quality). You can dub MPEG-2 format images (SD (standard definition) images) only.

• When the HDD camcorder contains still images and moving images, only moving images can be dubbed to the recorder.

• Playlist made with the HDD camcorder cannot be dubbed to the recorder.

• You cannot set the recording mode for HDD camcorder dubbing.

• When dubbing from the HDD camcorder, the recorder recognises and uses the shooting date and time information of the HDD camcorder. If the HDD camcorder’s clock is incorrect, the recorder may not dub the contents properly. Set the HDD camcorder’s clock correctly before shooting.

• Images of the HDD camcorder are not displayed when dubbing.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the HDD camcorder memory onto the recorder.

• If you dub the contents recorded in high quality mode in the HDD camcorder to the recorder, it may take longer to finish dubbing than the recording.

• Set the recorder and HDD camcorder to the same colour system.

How titles and chapters are created

In each dubbing operation, the contents dubbed to the recorder are divided into titles by the shooting date. If the date has been changed to the next day during one shooting session, the shot image is included in the title of the date when the shooting session started. The title is divided into chapters. Each shooting session on the HDD camcorder becomes a chapter.

HDD Camcorder Dubbing

z Hint

The title n ames are automatically l abelled as “USB *** (start time of the first shooting session).”

b Note

The dubbed contents are divided into titles in the following cases, even if they were all recorded in the same day: – When the total recording time exceeds 12 hours. – When the total number of scenes exceeds 99.

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Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing

Connect an HDD camcorder to the USB jack on the recorder. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the HDD camcorder before connecting.

1 Turn on your HDD camcorder and the

recorder.

2 Connect your HDD camcorder to the

USB jack on the front panel.

DVD recorder

to USB jack

USB cable (not supplied)

b Notes

• Connect the HDD camcorder directly to the recorder.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while dubbing.

• When signal input to the USB jack (type A) on the front panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using an HDD camcorder, connect the HDD camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63.

• The recorder can recognise and store the shooting date and time information of up to 10 HDD camcorders. If you connect 11 or more HDD camcorders, one-touch dubbing and “Incremental Dubbing” cannot be made properly.

USB output

HDD camcorder

: Signal flow

3 Set your HDD camcorder to the USB

connection mode (example: “ COMPUTER” or “ USB CONNECT”).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the HDD camcorder.

To restart the connected USB device

Select “Restart USB Device” of “USB” in the “Options 2” setup (page 133).

One-Touch Dubbing from

Dubbing from HDD HDD Camcorder (ONETOUCH DUB)

HDD

You can dub contents of your HDD camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. When dubbing from the HDD camcorder for the first time, all of the contents are dubbed to the recorder. The next time, only newly shot sessions that have not been dubbed yet are dubbed to the recorder.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing” on page 88, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.

The recorder starts dubbing the contents on the HDD camcorder to the HDD Title List of the recorder. The recorder turns off automatically if you do not use the recorder for more than 20 minutes after the dubbing has finished.

To stop during dubbing

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.

b Notes

• The one-touch dubbing button on the HDD

camcorder does not function with the recorder.

• In One-Touch Dubbing, the contents that have

already been dubbed to the recorder cannot be dubbed again, even after you erase them from the recorder. To dub the same contents to the recorder again, dub the entire contents of the HDD camcorder (see “Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display (HDDCam Dubbing)” on page 89).

• Data about the dubbed contents are all cleared

when you reset the recorder (page 142).

• Even if the DV camcorder is also connected to

the DV IN jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder starts when you press the ONETOUCH DUB button.

Camcorder Using the On-

Screen Display (HDD-

Cam Dubbing)

HDD

You can dub the contents of your HDD

camcorder onto the HDD of the recorder

using the on-screen display.

Methods to dub from the HDD camcorder

include:

• Incremental Dubbing The recorder automatically detects the contents recorded on the connected HDD camcorder, and starts dubbing from the contents following the last dubbed contents if there are contents that have already been dubbed.

• Full Dubbing The recorder dubs all contents of the HDD camcorder, including the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Preparing for

HDD camcorder dubbing” on page 88.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “HDD-Cam Dubbing,” and

press ENTER.

5 Select “Incremental Dubbing” or

“Full Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

To dub newly shot contents only, select “Incremental Dubbing.” To dub all contents of the HDD camcorder, select “Full Dubbing.” The display asks for confirmation.

HDD Camcorder Dubbing

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6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

To stop dubbing

Press x REC STOP. Or, select “Exit” in step 6, and press ENTER.

b Note

With “Incremental Dubbing,” the contents that have already been dubbed to the recorder are not dubbed again, even after you erase them from the recorder. You can dub only newly shot contents.

DV Camcorder Dubbing

z Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD.

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a DV camcorder and playing the contents of a DV camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 154.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. This title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) and when “Auto Chapter (HDD/VR)” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 127), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters according to the “Auto Chapter (Video)” or “Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” setting in the “Recording” setup (page 127).

b Notes

• You cannot make a recording during DV camcorder dubbing.

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – signal input to the DV IN jack on the front

panel or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera (see “About i.LINK” on page 154). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63.

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do

not connect a MICRO MV format digi tal video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play DVDs dubbed from a DV camcorder on other DVD equipment, fina lise the disc (page 43).

• Set the recorder and DV camcorder to the same colour system (page 118).

Hookups

DVD recorder

to DV IN

DV Camcorder Dubbing

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing

You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your DV camcorder. Refer as well to the instruction manual supplied with the DV camcorder before connecting.

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

DV output

DV camcorder

,continued

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the

recording destination.

If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 34).

2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format

tape into your DV camcorder.

For the recorder to record or edit, your DV camcorder must be set to video playback mode.

3 Press REC MODE on the remote

repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see page 147. Note that you cannot select further manual recording mode options.

4 Set the “External Audio” setting in

the “Audio In” setup (page 123).

5 Set the “DV Input” setting in the

“Audio In” setup (page 124).

You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages.

To playback DV/Digital8 format tape

You can check the contents of DV/Digital8 format tape before dubbing. For details, see “Playing from a DV Camcorder” on page 94.

b Notes

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter” setting (page 91), be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, connect your DV camcorder to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment” (page 63). – There is a blank space in the recorded portion

of the tape. – The tape’s time code is not sequential. – If the picture size or the recording mode on the

tape being dubbed changes.

• A blank or black coloured screen will be dubbed when the recorder is set to a different colour system from the DV tape contents’ system. Set “Input Line System” in the “Basic” setup to the same colour system as the DV tape contents’ system (page 118).

Dubbing an Entire DV

Dubbing Selected Format Tape (DV OneTouch Dubbing)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the DV camcorder for the whole process, and completes the recording.

Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing” on page 91, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. After the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the DV camcorder, and finalises the recorded disc (except DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode)) automatically.

To stop during recording

Press and hold x REC STOP for more than 3 seconds. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

b Notes

• When a blank space between the recordings on

the tape continues for more than two minutes, DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

• The recorder will pause recording when there is

a blank space or an image containing copy protection signals on the tape. The recorder will resume recording automatically when receiving a recordable signal.

• Finalisation is cancelled if a timer recording

starts (except for DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)).

• DV One-Touch Dubbing ends automatically

when there are images containing copy protection signals at the beginning of the tape.

• If the HDD camcorder is also connected to the

USB jack, dubbing from the HDD camcorder starts when you press the ONE-TOUCH DUB button. Disconnect the H DD camcorder f rom the USB jack to dub from the DV camcorder.

Video

Scenes (DV Manual

Dubbing)

Video

RWVR-RW

HDD

RVR

You can select and dub scenes while playing

a DV/Digital8 format tape.

Video

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for

DV camcorder dubbing” on page 91.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “DV Manual Dubbing,” and

press ENTER.

5 Select the recording destination,

“Record to Hard Disk Drive” or “Record to DVD,” and press ENTER.

6 Press H.

The scene starts to play.

7 Find the point on the DV/Digital8

format tape that you want to start dubbing from using m/M or c/ C, and press X.

8 Select “Start Rec.,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder starts dubbing.

9 Select “Pause Rec,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder pauses dubbing.

Repeat steps 6 to 9 to dub more scenes.

Select “Stop Rec,” and press ENTER.

The selected scenes are dubbed as a single title.

To exit “DV Manual Dubbing”

Press SYSTEM MENU.

DV Camcorder Dubbing

,continued

z Hint

You can turn off the dubbing menu by pressing the DISPLAY button during dubbing. Press the DISPLAY button again to display the dubbing menu.

Playing from a DV

Camcorder

b Note

You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

1 Connect your DV camcorder to the DV

IN jack on the front panel.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “HDD-Cam/DV,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “DV Playback,” and press

ENTER.

5 Start playback on the DV camcorder.

Images from the DV camcorder appear on your TV screen.

To cancel playback

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

You can dub the playing tape contents. During

playback, press HDD or DVD to select the

dubbing destination, and press z REC. To stop

dubbing, press x REC STOP.

Music Jukebox

About Jukebox

There are two methods to use Jukebox: connecting the USB device or copying audio tracks to the HDD. When using Jukebox, you can do following:

• Store audio tracks on the HDD.

• Play audio tracks using various play

modes.

• Label tracks, albums, or artists.

• Create a Playlist.

Notes on copying

• You cannot copy audio tracks on the HDD to

discs or USB devices.

• Some audio tracks may not be copied depending

on the file size.

• An artist name, album name, and MP3 audio

track name are copied, and albums and MP3 tracks are stored in each artist folder. However, albums and MP3 audio tracks are stored in the “Unknown” folder when their artist name cannot be copied.

• Audio tracks from a CD are stored in the artist

folder labelled “Unknown.” Names are automatically labelled; “A_* ****_F_*****” for album, “A_*****_F_*****_T_*****” for audio tracks.

• When copying is stopped partway, tracks that

have finished copying before you stop will remain copied onto the HDD as an album. You can check which albums have been copied in the Music Jukebox list (page 97).

• No other operations are available when copying

audio tracks.

• W hile copying audio tracks, timer recordings a re

unavailable. If the timer is set during copying, the recorder starts the timer recording after copying is finished.

• Copy-protected CDs cannot be copied to the

HDD.

Preparing for Using

Jukebox

Connect a USB device to the USB jack on

the recorder, or copy audio tracks from the

connected USB device or CDs/DATA CDs/

DATA DVDs to the HDD.

Connecting the USB device

You can connect a USB device to the USB

jack on the recorder to listen to the MP3

audio tracks or copy to the HDD. Refer to

the operating instructions supplied with the

USB device before connecting.

DVD recorder

to USB jack

USB device

b Notes

• Some USB devices may not work with this recorder.

• The recorder can recognise Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible and non-partitioned. If the MSC devices are partitioned, the recorder may not recognise the devices.

Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD)

You can copy up to 99 albums or 999 audio tracks on the USB device to the HDD.

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

jack on the recorder (page 95).

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Listen to Music from USB

Device,” and press ENTER.

The “Music Jukebox (USB)” appears.

5 Select an album to copy using M/m,

and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

,continued

Music Jukebox

6 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

7 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

To copy all albums, select “Copy all to HDD.” To copy the selected albums, select “Copy to HDD.” The display asks for confirmation.

8 Select “Yes” using </,, and

press ENTER.

The albums are copied to the HDD.

• To copy more albums, repeat from step 5.

To cancel copying

Press ENTER.

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD)

1 Insert a disc that you are going to

copy to the HDD.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “DVD/CD -> HDD” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

The copying starts.

To cancel copying

Press ENTER.

b Note

Before copying, select “CD” or “MP3” under “Data Format” in the Title List (DVD/CD) (page 66).

Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD)

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and

press ENTER.

The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears.

4 Select an artist using M/m, and press

ENTER.

5 Select an album using M/m, and

press ENTER.

If you want to copy the album, press , instead of ENTER, then go to step 7.

6 Select a track to copy using M/m, and

press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

7 Select “Edit” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

8 Select “Copy Album” or “Copy

Track” using M/m, and press ENTER.

9 Select a copy destination (an artist or

album) using M/m, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “Yes” using </,, and press ENTER.

The albums or tracks are copied to the HDD.

• To copy more tracks or albums, repeat from step 4.

To cancel copying

Press ENTER.

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit” or

“Listen to Music from USB Device,” and press ENTER.

To listen to the audio tracks on the HDD, select “Listen to Music / Edit.” To listen to the MP3 audio tracks from the connected USB device, select “Listen to Music from USB Device.” The Music Jukebox list appears.

4 Select an artist, album, or track, and

press H.

(HDD only) To display an album list, select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. To display a track list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER. Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN. If you cannot return to the artist list or album list using O RETURN, see “To change the display mode (Original list only)” on page 97.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press SUBTITLE (previous)/ANGLE (next) while the Music Jukebox list is displayed. Each time you press SUBTITLE (previous)/ ANGLE (next), the Music Jukebox list changes to the previous/next page of the list.

To change the play information display (HDD only)

Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, information below the artist/album/track list is changed.

About the Playlist and Original list (HDD only)

You can switch the “Music Jukebox (HDD)” to show tracks in Original list or Playlist.

1 Press < while the “Music Jukebox

(HDD)” is displayed.

2 Select “Play List” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

3 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Item Display

Original Tracks in the Original list.

Play List 1 Play List 2 Play List 3 Play List 4

Favourites Tracks in order of

To change the display mode (Original list only)

Tracks in each Playlist.

playback frequency. The track that is most often played is listed at the top.

1 Press < while the “Music Jukebox

(HDD)” is displayed.

2 Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

3 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Item Display

Artist (HDD only)

Album Album list appears.

Track Track list appears.

Artist list appears.

Music Jukebox

,continued

Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only)

You can add audio tracks on the HDD to the Playlist. You can add up to 25 audio tracks to each Playlist.

1 After step 2 of “Playing Audio Tracks

Using Jukebox/USB Device,” select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and press ENTER.

Switch the display to the Original list (page 97).

2 Select a track to add to the Playlist,

and press ,.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Add to Play List,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select a Playlist, and press ENTER.

The track is added to the selected Playlist.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select all of the

tracks you want to add to the Playlist.

• To check the Playlist tracks, switch to the Playlist.

Playback options

Buttons Operations

./> (previous/ next)

m/M (fast reverse/ fast forward)

X (pause) Pauses playback.

Goes to the next or previous track when pressed during playback.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 Tt M

FR2 T Tt t M

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button. To resume normal playback, press H.

To resume normal playback, press H.

FF1

FF2

Playing repeatedly (Repeat)

You can repeatedly play tracks or a single track.

1 Press , during playback.

If you are playing tracks on the HDD, go to step 3.

2 (USB device only) Select “Play

Mode” using M/m, and press ENTER.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

3 Select “Repeat” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Select an item using M/m.

“Repeat Artist” (HDD only): repeats tracks of the current artist. “Repeat Album”: repeats the current album. “Repeat Track”: repeats the current track. “Repeat Play List” (HDD only): repeats the current Playlist. “Repeat Programme” (USB device only): repeats the current programme (page 99).

5 Press ENTER.

Repeat play starts.

To cancel Repeat play

Set “Repeat” to “Repeat Off” in step 4.

7 To programme other tracks, press

</M/m/, to select a step number, and repeat steps 5 and 6.

8 Press H.

Programme play starts.

b Note

You can select “Repeat Programme” only during Programme play.

Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only)

You can play the contents of the connected USB device in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the connected USB device to create your own programme. You can make a programme of up to 24 tracks.

1 Press , while the “Music Jukebox

(USB)” is displayed.

2 Select “Play Mode” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

The “Play Mode” menu appears.

3 Select “Programme,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and

press ENTER.

5 Select an album (example: Album 01)

using M/m, and press ,.

To stop Programme play

Press x (stop).

To cancel Programme play

Set “Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu during playback.

To erase the programme

Set “Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in the “Play Mode” menu.

z Hints

• You can repeat Programme play. During Programme play, set “Repeat” to “Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu (page 98).

Music Jukebox

6 Select a track (example: Track 001)

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The track is programmed. If you make a mistake, select the step number (example: 01.) using </M/m, and press CLEAR.

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only)

“Add to Play List”: Allows you to add tracks to a Playlist (page 98). “Play List Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a Playlist name (up to 12 characters) (page 40).

You can erase or label artists/albums/tracks on the HDD.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Music Jukebox,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Listen to Music / Edit,” and

press ENTER.

The “Music Jukebox (HDD)” appears.

4 Select an artist, album, or track, and

press ,.

To display an album list, select an artist using M/m, and press ENTER. To display a track list, select an album using M/m, and press ENTER.

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

“Erase”: Erases the selected artist/ album/track. Select “Yes” when asked for confirmation. “Edit”: Allows you to make the following edits.

• “Artist Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter an artist name (page 40).

• “Album Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter an album name (page 40).

• “Track Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a track name (page 40).

• “Copy Album”: Allows you to copy an album (page 96).

• “Copy Track”: Allows you to copy a track (page 96).

“Repeat”: Repeats playback of artist/ album/track (page 98).

b Note

You cannot edit audio tracks on the connected USB device.

100

Sony AT200, AT107, AT105, AT205, AT100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Guide to Parts and Controls

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver)

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only)

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

Step 6: Easy Setup

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only)

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connecting an External Decoder

Connecting a decoder

1. Inserting a Disc

2. Recording a Programme

Checking the disc status while recording

Displaying the playing time and play information

4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

Labelling a disc

Protecting a disc

Unfinalising a disc

7. Reformatting a Disc

Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup)

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup)

Checking programme positions (Editor)

Disabling programme positions (Editor)

Recording

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer) (For RDR-AT105/ AT107/AT205)

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

Setting the timer manually (Schedule)

Easy Timer Recording

Using the Quick Timer function

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Creating chapters in a title

Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200)

Using the Quick Timer function

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Creating chapters in a title

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule) (For RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205)

Checking/changing timer settings

Cancelling timer settings

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List) (For RDR-AT100/AT200)

Recording from Connected Equipment

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.) (RDR-AT100/ AT200 only)

Playback

Playing

Playback options

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat)

Playing repeatedly (Repeat)

Creating your own programme (Programme)

Playing DivX Video Files

Connecting the USB device

Playing DivX video files

Advanced Playback Functions

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV)

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chase Play)

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing